Resolution No. 06-08RESOLUTION NO.06-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE TRAFFIC IMPACT OF
POSSIBLE LARGE RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS ON ATLANTIC
BOULEVARD AND REQUESTING CAREFUL STUDY BY THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, many citizens of Atlantic Beach have expressed concern over so called "big
box" retailers at the Beaches and more specifically along Atlantic Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the citizens have further expressed ongoing concerns regarding traffic
congestion that may be increased by the addition of large retailers along Atlantic Boulevard.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach expresses concern over any large "big box" retailer at the Beaches due to the potential
impact on traffic. The City hereby requests that the Florida Department of Transportation
carefully and objectively study the potential traffic impact from any such retailer prior to
approving any permit applications.
Fp~~~
~j~ --3~Sby the City Commission this
gbh day of May, 2006.
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bussey, City Clerk
Accepted as to form and correctness:
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney
r `~-~
Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor